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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.84, 415.86 and 203.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.84, 415.86 and 203.94 is: 306.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.84 : 415.86 = 203.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.84/415.86 = 203.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.84x = 415.86 × 203.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.84x = 84,810.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,810.49/276.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.35

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